Topic: Short wall bracing question

[CAB]

I'm drawing a commercial cafe' added to an interior space. The back wall is attached to existing fire wall and the remaining three walls will be short (knee) walls of varying heights.
The tallest is 54" AFF. The long span is 34' so there is potential for customers to lean on the wall. There are SS tables & equipment on one side but nothing will be attached.
The knee wall will be Metal studs, most likely 22 ga. 6"x1-1/4" with same track. #8 screws and 5/8 Sheetrock both sides. Wood cap for decoration. I see some metal 'L' brackets available that are used for stiffing the walls at openings but that doesn't seem strong enough.
Just wondering if any of you have ideas as to how to stiffen the wall laterally.

[danallen]

Three ideas:

See Simpson E-Z Base, http://www.strongtie.com/products/connectors/ezfence.asp
I can't find load information, but I've installed on myself on a patio for handrail post and it was pretty sturdy.

Core the slab (assumed on grade), and grout round steel posts into it.

Lastly, per structural drawings on a project with 7'-6" high free standing walls - use 6"X2"X12 GA track with (4) 3/16" dia x 1 1/2" Simpson Titen screws around each stud. Studs to be 6"X1 5/8"X18 GA CEE. Fasten track to studs with (2) No. 12-14 screws on each side (thus the 2" high track).

Dan

[CAB]

Thanks Dan,
Good info, I like the last one but did not know they had 12 ga track. I've never done any metal framing as I work mostly in residential.

[CAB]

OK I found the heavy track. Thanks

[Krushert]

Late to the party I know but I very seldom get to opportunity to contribute.   

What we use for either metal stud or wood stud for half wall partitions. 
Metal Stud Shown

[CAB]

Nice detail, thanks for sharing.
I can use that where we have a 1/2 height door in the partition wall. 

[Krushert]

That is another good spot to use it.  We have been using that detail for 10 years or more.